Shapiro STEM Academy
December 2024
Shapiro STEM Academy
"Empowering Hearts and Minds"
1050 W. 18th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
Phone: 920.424.0164
Fax: 920.424.7594
Fax: 920.424.7594 Courtney Willert, Principal
courtney.willert@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Kelsey Berg, Secretary
kelsey.berg@oshkosh.k12.wi.us
Staff Directory
A LETTER FROM MRS. WILLERT
Hello Shapiro Families,
December is here! With it comes the holiday and cold and flu season. This time brings changes to schedules and overall well-being. I wanted to remind you of the importance of your child attending school. Valuable learning and connection happens when students are present. We have excellent attendance at Shapiro and with your support we can keep it up.
Tips for success during this busy time of year include:
- Having a backup plan to get students to school
- practicing good hand washing skills to prevent illness
- Taking time to rest, relax & go to bed early
If your child is not feeling well or headed out of town to celebrate, take a moment to call our main office at (920) 424-0164 or email our secretary, Ms. Berg, at kelsey.berg@oshkosh.k12.wi.us.
Wishing you well,
Courtney Willert
JOIN US AT THE HERD GAME
Join friends, family, and community members with Shapiro STEM Academy for a fun night out with the Wisconsin Herd! Shapiro students and families will be invited to participate in exclusive experiences provided by the Heard, and a portion of the ticket sales will be donated back to the PTO!
January 12th @12:30 PM
Click here for more information about the Herd game!
To purchase tickets visit: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Shapirostem2
MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE
Sick Season is upon us! The health office would like to send a friendly reminder that if your child isn’t feeling well please keep them home to recover. Please reference the guidelines below.
As general guidelines, keep your child home from school if:
- They have a fever above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit within the past 24 hours
- They have had episodes of vomiting or diarrhea within the past 24 hours
- They have symptoms that prevent them from participating in school.
- They have an undiagnosed rash.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Nurse Shea or Kendra regarding your child’s health needs.
If you are questioning whether your student should be attending school click here for additional guidelines.
Oh no! Remember spills and accidents can happen! It is helpful to have a change of clothing at school to avoid calling home for extra clothes during the school day.
DRESS UP IN DECEMBER
It is the season of comfort and joy, all things merry and
bright, and the most wonderful time of the year! It may also
be a time of stress and anxiety for many individuals. How
can you support you child's mental health this busy
holiday season? Consider completing a holiday
wellness calendar together with your child!
YOU MATTER:
After learning about kindness and empathy in a recent counseling lesson, fifth
grade students received a little kindness themselves. Each one received a
hand-knit scarf with the message YOU MATTER attached, donated by a
group of Oshkosh residents. Students were challenged to keep the
kindness chain going by performing a random act of Christmas kindness
for someone in return.
Shapiro Elementary is in partnership with you regarding your student’s personal safety. REACH Counseling works in conjunction with the Oshkosh Area School District to provide classroom lessons on protective behaviors. Here is a letter to parents/guardians with more information regarding the lessons taught and ways to continue learning about protective behaviors.
OSHKOSH SCHOOLS ACADEMY
Learn More About Your School District
Do you want to learn more about how the Oshkosh Area School District works? The Oshkosh Schools Academy is a new six-month program designed to give community members an inside look at the district’s mission, priorities, and initiatives. (See FLYER)
Program Details:
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Start Date: January 17, 2025
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Meeting Dates: One Friday a month from 7:30 - 9 a.m. (OASD Administration Office)
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January 17, February 14, March 14, April 4, May 9, June 13
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Topics Covered:
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District operations and governance
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Leadership principles
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Academic priorities (e.g., reading, student wellness)
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Community engagement opportunities
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Participants will attend monthly sessions, engage in a book study, and interact directly with district leaders and staff. This is a great way to get involved and make a positive impact on public education in Oshkosh!
How to Apply:
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Application Deadline: December 11, 2024
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Limited Spots: 20-30 participants. If more than 30 apply, selections will be made randomly.
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Those not selected will be placed on the waiting list for the 2025-2026 program.
Apply Today: Visit oshkosh.k12.wi.us/district/oshkosh-schools-academy to learn more and submit your application.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Oshkosh Area School District!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
If you are looking to participate in any volunteer activities at our school (field trip chaperone, events, field day, etc.) you MUST have a background check submitted. This needs to be completed yearly. Once your form is approved, you will be set for the entire school year. The process is simple: 1) submit your background check by following THIS PROCESS 2) If an opportunity is available that you would like to volunteer at, just let your student's teacher know that you have submitted a form. From there, the office will be notified and the approval process will begin. Once your background check has been approved, your student's teacher will let you know!
DECEMBER GOAL
Each month our students are working towards a goal where they earn leaves for our kindness tree, when the goal is met, there is a whole school celebration. This month the goal is: I can be respectful by using my manners.
The December whole school celebration is hot chocolate and cookies! We will be sending a sign up genius soon. If you are willing to donate that would be so wonderful!
Happy Holidays!
THE COLD SEASON IS HERE
Here are the District's Outdoor Temperature Guidelines:
Below 50°F: Students must wear long sleeves while outdoors.
Inclement Weather: If the playground is icy or there's heavy rain or snow, the principal or staff on duty will determine whether students should stay indoors.
Winter Attire: When playing in the snow, students must wear snow pants, boots, hats, and mittens. Those without proper attire must remain on a visible blacktop or in designated shoveled areas. A notice will be sent to all families when winter gear is no longer required.
Temperature Guidelines: the principal or staff on duty will determine whether students should stay indoors.
- 10°F or below: Stay indoors.
- Wind chill 0°F or below: Stay indoors.
In line with district policy, and due to severe allergies within our school family, we ask that all dogs remain off the school grounds, with the exception of service animals. We ask that all service animals are not in contact with our students and staff.
School safety and the wellbeing of our students and staff are our top priorities. We recently have implemented SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT. This system was created by the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of School Safety (OSS). Speak Up Speak Out is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns.
Students, parents, school staff, or any community members can submit a school safety concern or threat via our website, their website (https://speakup.widoj.gov/) mobile phone application (available on their website), or toll-free number (available on their website). Staff work around-the-clock to respond to tips and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement, and counselors.
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